For those who love the outdoors, operate a farm or a ranch, or just simply love adventure, an ATV is almost a must-own. When used properly and safely, they can be an exhilarating way of getting around or just getting things done. However, these off-road vehicles are often used improperly, leading to accidents that cause …
An 88-Year-Old Man And His Wife Were Injured In An Off-Road Accident In Huntington
According to data that was provided by the NHTSA, in 2018, there were 29 million licensed drivers who were 70 or older. Additional data indicates that while the number of total seniors aged 70 and older grew in population, the number of crashes that involve senior drivers has declined. Being able to drive is a …
Driver Who Killed A 4-Year-Old Girl In An Accident On Fulton St. Was Allegedly Smoking Marijuana At The Time
New York has several severe criminal penalties for drivers who drive while impaired by drugs and cause an accident that takes a life. One of the charges that the driver could face is vehicular assault in the first degree. They may also face charges of criminally negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter, aggravated criminally negligent homicide, or …
All Passengers Of An SUV Lost Their Lives After Rear Ending A Construction Vehicle
New York is one of the states that has move over laws that require motorists to move over one lane on highways, interstates, and roadways when they encounter an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or construction vehicles. This is for the safety of those workers as well as the other motorists on the roadway. The law …
A Road Worker Was Injured When A Driver Refused To Move Over
New York and other states have enacted what are known as “move over” laws. These laws are intended to protect New York police officers and other emergency vehicle workers as they work on New York highways, interstates, and other roadways. The law states that when approaching vehicles that have flashing lights, New York motorists should …
A Police Officer Was Critically Injured In An Accident
In New York, an accident that causes injury to another person is not necessarily charged as a crime. The at-fault driver may face citations for the traffic codes that they violated; however, these are not classified as crimes. However, if the driver is intoxicated or is committing another crime, such as fleeing from police or …
A Dangerous Red-Light Running Accident Killed One Driver
The first traffic light ever put into use in the United States was placed at the intersection of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. Ever since their invention, they have become mainstays of providing both traffic control and safety in cities across the United States. However, not everyone obeys traffic signals, leading …
A Father And Son Were Injured In A Rollover Accident
Rollover crashes are some of the most dangerous crashes that can occur. While some are caused by an initial collision with another vehicle, the vast majority of rollover crashes involve only a single vehicle. According to the NHTSA, 85% of all rollover fatalities involve only one vehicle. While only 3% of all crashes are rollover …
A Passenger In A Car Was Killed In A DWI Car Crash Into A Utility Pole
In New York, the crime of vehicular manslaughter involves several aspects. In short, it means that a driver was driving in an illegal, reckless manner while also being well aware of the risks they cause to others sharing the roadway. Instead of being prudent and careful, the risks the driver takes causes the death of …
Head-On Crash On Route 67 Leaves Man In Critical Condition
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, head-on crashes are one of the deadliest kinds of crashes. In 2017, there was a 58% fatality rate for head-on or frontal crashes. Rural areas are more likely to experience head-on crashes, with 13% of all fatal crashes in rural areas being head-on collisions. Compare this with …
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